NHL Insider Links New York Rangers to $76M Blackhawks Defenseman

Seth Jones, the Chicago Blackhawks' alternate captain, has become a hot topic in the media as of late.

After making it known to reporters, fans and the organization that he wants out of Chicago, Jones has been a highlighted subject in the hockey industry.

Although, no trades have been confirmed, an NHL reporter released some insight on an NHL organization that could be the fresh start that Jones is looking for.

New York Rangers reporter, Rubenstein, suggested that Chicago's newly available defenseman might just be what the Rangers organization needs right now.

Rubenstein stated.

The New York Rangers are currently at a standstill with their current defensive lines as Adam Fox, K'Andre Miller are both missing due to injuries.

This leaves a gap in their lineup and although nothing is set in stone for Jones' departure, the Blackhawks defenseman might have just found his new organization.

Despite the hefty sum the Rangers would have to pay for Jones, he might just be what the team needs.

With years of experience and his ability to kill plenty of minutes during penalty kills, the veteran can easily become a great fit for the team.

This could be a gold-mine for the Chicago Blackhawks, if GM, Kyle Davidson, wants to move Jones, he could consider retaining a third of his salary to make a deal happen.

As Jones is still currently in a $9.5 million contract, Davidson could get a decent return for him, in addition to removing an estimated $6 million from the Blackhawks' cap space.

Although nothing is official with Seth Jones' trade, the leverage the Blackhawks can expect from his departure, can considerably aid the organizations rebuilding process.